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Bob Ike's Free Horse Racing Picks

Bob Ike has covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years, where he has been the leading public handicapper at countless meetings. Ikes graded handicap selections have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union-Tribune, Orange County Register and Pasadena Star-News.

Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 9

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 9

Hollywood Park
5th race--
#4 BIG MACHER (4-1) We liked this one last time when he romped home by nearly five lengths vs. $40,000 maiden claimers and he might be good enough to score right back in this Cal-bred allowance heat. He finally broke running and got a big number in the process.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 8

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 8

Hollywood Park
7th race--
#1 OLIVER'S TALE (3-1) Lightly-raced colt from cagey Tsagalakis stable has shown the ability to fire a good shot fresh and has worked extremely well for this. He has speed to flee the rail and may never look back as a Pick Six “single” (carryover of more than $41,000).

Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Nov. 7

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Nov. 7

Hollywood Park
3rd race--
#4 SIDEPOCKET CHAMP (5-1) Warren-trained gelding showed speed and tired in two sprints but catches a field without much early foot and has an excellent chance of taking these wire to wire. Talamo does his best riding on the front end and will have that opportunity today.

Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Nov. 3

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Nov. 3

Santa Anita
2nd race--
#4 MAJOR MAGIC (6-1) D'Amato trained gelding turned in a fine runner-up effort over the hillside course (first off the claim) and is capable of handling two turns. He's overdue for a win and this might be the right spot at a square price

Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 2

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 2

Santa Anita
1st race--
#1 SOUTH SOUND (15-1) O'Neill-trained juvenile filly needed her last when tiring around two turns but cuts back in distance and turned in a huge work over this course last week. She has a big look in here but don't expect the morning line price to hold.